Ramadan
Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr on May 24, many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions offer respite to worshippers in some countries despite fears of skyrocketing infections.
Curfew continues across Turkey on last day of Eid
Turkey has entered the Eid al-Fitr celebrations on the second day of a four-day nationwide curfew on May 24, beginning May 22 midnight to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Turkey under curfew across country on second day of Eid
Turkey has entered the Eid al-Fitr celebrations on the second day of a four-day nationwide curfew on May 24, beginning May 22 midnight to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Eid al-Fitr must go digital this year, say experts
Measures that have been taken so far to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are yielding results, experts from the Health Ministry's Coronavirus Science Board have said, warning that people must avoid physical contact during Eid al-Fitr not to compromise the gains in the fight against COVID-19.
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Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday
Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes and others gripped by economic concerns during what is usually a festive time of shopping and celebration.
Migrants Trapped in Balkan Camps Find Ramadan a Trial
After making several unsuccessful attempts to cross the Croatian border into the EU, his odyssey remains unfinished.
Meanwhile, he is spending the holy month in a camp that he cannot leave at all now due to the movement restrictions imposed in Bosnia because of the coronavirus.
IOM says it is doing its best:
COVID-19: Mosques, churches in Greece resume services
Mosques and churches in Greece have resumed services as part of the normalization process following the government's decision to ease coronavirus restrictions with worshippers required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Most mosques reopened on May 16 night with Tarawih, or special night prayers, performed during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Turkish agency aids families in Philippines' Bangsamoro
A Turkish humanitarian agency distributed food packages among 500 families in the Philippines' self-governing Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region during the month of Ramadan, it said on May 10.
Turkey distributes aid in Kenya’s capital
Dozens of vulnerable families from a slum area in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 9 received food and non-food assistance from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA).
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No visitors let in care homes on Mother's Day
Turkish Labor, Social Services and Family Ministry on May 8 announced visitors will not be allowed to retirement and nursing homes across the country on Mother's Day Sunday, and also during traditional Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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